The deal comes following some time out for James, during which he addressed a number of personal problems, before signing with Sony Germany and management group James Grant.

Earlier this week, the singer appeared on ‘This Morning’ to discuss the mental health issues he has previously dealt with, explaining that his anxiety was once so bad that he thought he was having a heart attack.

“I didn’t realise how devastated I would feel,” he said, of being dropped by the label. “Looking back at the character I was, I’m embarrassed.

“It’s been tough looking back but I had to because I had to face those demons and learn how to not buckle under pressure.”